Danyel Smith

California

Contributing Writer at The New York Times Magazine

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Stephen A. Smith on Trump, ESPN Deal, LeBron James, Presidential Run

1 week ago | rollingstone.com | Danyel Smith

I t’s a hot-as-fuck Los Angeles morning. Near 80 degrees at 8 a.m., and Stephen A. Smith is having half of a lightly jellied bagel. We’re near a big-ass private park that abuts a 40-story black glass building rumored to house or have housed NBA super-agents, pop stars, white-hot young creators, and various and sundry Middle Eastern royalty. The structure feels too tall for the quaky City of Angels, and one can only hope it stays as unshakable as its most garrulous current resident, Stephen A.
Stephen A. Smith on Trump, ESPN Deal, LeBron James, Presidential Run

1 week ago | rollingstone.com | Danyel Smith

I t’s a hot-as-fuck Los Angeles morning. Near 80 degrees at 8 a.m., and Stephen A. Smith is having half of a lightly jellied bagel. We’re on the border of a big-ass private park that abuts a 40-story black glass building rumored to house or have housed LeBron James’ business partner Maverick Carter, Demi Lovato, Addison Rae, Dixie D’Amelio, and sundry Qatari royalty.
janet + tupac yet no poetic justice

3 weeks ago | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

Heyyyyyy! I’m the author/journalist, producer, and podcast creatorDanyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I overshare about music, culture, sports, and writing. Folks really loved this recent Ronnie Spector edition. And the one titled, 'lauryn & pam & momoa & the pointers.' A full Shine Bright HQ archive is here. Me and SZA in Malibu? Right here. You and your fellow subscribers also really like this 10+ hour instrumental playlist, and this tear-stained st. bart's-scented love letter.
me & mariah kinda do go back like

2 months ago | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

Hello. I’m the author/journalist, producer, and podcast creatorDanyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I overshare about music, culture, sports, and writing. A new “About” page is in motion here. Let me know what you think. A full Shine Bright HQ archive is here. You and your fellow subscribers like this 10+ hour playlist, and this tear-stained st. bart's-scented love letter.
the wiz + lost boys + chipotle + dame time

Mar 22, 2025 | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

Hello. Everythingis terrible: please take care of yourself and your folks. Here are some lessons from the last time “we did this whole JIm Crow thing.” Here are ten things to do to resist. There are no surefire ways to de-stress, but sometimes I do my breathing exercises while watching eagles sleep. Or by taking long walks in parks that are new to me. Notes on self: I’m the author, producer, and podcast creatorDanyel Smith.
rihanna & nancy & carmelo & wendy

Feb 19, 2025 | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

Hello from a woman who is resisting (more on that, below). I’m the author, journalist, producer, and podcast creatorDanyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I overshare about music and culture. It’s Black History Month, and it’s definitely Black History Month daily over here. So far this month, I’ve published a post a day (which is wild), and I appreciate the warm response: thank you for being a part of SHINE BRIGHT HQ. FYI the full SHINE BRIGHT HQ archive is here.
Millie Small: pre-Marley global reggae star

Feb 16, 2025 | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

Hello. These are wild times: I know you‚Äôre taking care of yourself and your folks. Here are a bunch of truly useful links, from Greg Pak. I‚Äôm the author, journalist, producer, and podcast creatorDanyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I overshare about music and culture. I keep music journals in the form of playlists. This is yesterday‚Äôs: ALSO: it‚Äôs Black History Month, and it‚Äôs definitely Black History Month daily over here.
kendrick & iverson & sza & cooley high & scotch bonnets

Feb 11, 2025 | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

support my past, present and future work by immediately and passionately becoming a paid subscriber. or you can send a one-time treat. or you can share SHINE BRIGHT far and wide. thx!More than 150 paintings by around 120 artists:most seen [in Brussels] for the first time, show people and scenes of Black life across the globe. Here for the story, and credits. Flares are back, courtesy of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl jeans.
SHINE BRIGHT HQ

Feb 9, 2025 | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

sentences, and music. and the culture. author Danyel Smith writes, recalls, recommends, and overshares. By Danyel Smith · Over 5,000 subscribersBy subscribing, I agree to Substack’s Terms of Use and acknowledge its Information Collection Notice and Privacy Policy“SHINE BRIGHT HQ sparkles. From music to culture to history and the world, the words of Danyel Smith make me think and there is beauty, humor and truth in them. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is a gift. ”“The prototype and archetype of music journalism.
'genre' is a code word to keep us in our place as artists

Feb 3, 2025 | shinebrighthq.substack.com | Danyel Smith

I’m the author, producer, and podcast creator/host Danyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I freestyle about music and culture. Regardless of what some say, it’s Black History Month. February 1 was about Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. February 2 was about duets. The celebration continues. before we get into it: support my archival, current and future work by becoming a joyous and learned paid subscriber today. or you can send a one-time treat. or you can share SHINE BRIGHT far and wide.

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